PHY 4A - General Physics I/ Mechanics

    Recent Professors
    L. Jimenez Vela, L. Fatuzzo, S. McNair
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    27 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MAT3A
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of PHY 4A
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Core topics include vectors and scalars, translational kinematics, Newton's laws, gravitation, statics and dynamics, work and energy, momentum, rotational kinematics and dynamics, fluids, and simple harmonic motion. Part of a three-semester calculus-based physics sequence intended for students majoring in the sciences and engineering.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:40am–11:05am, Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:25pm, Thu 11:20am–2:30pm, Thu 2:40pm–5:50pm